Brian Schatz
Cast 38 of the key votes the Society scores in the 119th Congress and matched the Society's position on 27 of them. Weighted by question, that is 57% aligned.
Not on the 2026 ballot. Term continues into the 120th Congress.
The grades
- No entangling warsDo they vote to end wars that weaken America and serve no American interest?16 votes counted, 67% alignedC+
- Foreign influenceDo they put American interests ahead of foreign governments and their lobbies?9 votes counted, 100% alignedA+
- Hemisphere and borderDo they secure the border and back American power in the Americas?4 votes counted, 0% alignedF
- TradeDo they back tariffs that protect American industry?5 votes counted, 0% alignedF
- Working AmericansDo they vote for wages, health care and bargaining power for working families?3 votes counted, 100% alignedA+
- IntegrityDo they vote for transparency and against protecting the powerful?1 vote counted, 100% alignedA+
Every key vote
Each Senate vote on the Society’s list in the 119th Congress, with how Brian Schatz voted and where the Society stood.
No entangling wars
Votes to bring U.S. forces home from the war with Iran, a war that has weakened America's standing, cost American lives and money, and served no clear American interest. A yea votes to end it.
| Date | Measure | Their vote | Society | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 | S.J.Res. 59On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 328 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| March 4, 2026 | S.J.Res. 104On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 705 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| March 18, 2026 | S.J.Res. 118On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 717 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| March 24, 2026 | S.J.Res. 116On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 728 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| April 15, 2026 | S.J.Res. 123On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 738 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| April 22, 2026 | S.J.Res. 114On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 747 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| April 30, 2026 | S.J.Res. 184On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 772 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| May 13, 2026 | S.J.Res. 163On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 777 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| May 19, 2026 | S.J.Res. 185On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 788 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| June 16, 2026 | S.J.Res. 172On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 833 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| June 23, 2026 | H.Con.Res. 86On the Concurrent Resolution, roll call 843 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| July 23, 2026 | S.J.Res. 180On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 866 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| July 30, 2026 | S.J.Res. 181On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 875 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| September 24, 2026 | H.Con.Res. 89On the Concurrent Resolution, roll call 903 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
The Ukraine Support Act (House, June 2026) and Senate budget amendments guaranteeing continued security assistance to Ukraine.
| Date | Measure | Their vote | Society | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2025 | S.Con.Res. 7On the Amendment, roll call 76 | Yea | Nay | Did not match |
| April 4, 2025 | H.Con.Res. 14On the Amendment, roll call 178 | Yea | Nay | Did not match |
Foreign influence
Joint resolutions of disapproval on proposed arms sales and exports to the Government of Israel, and a request for a human rights report under section 502B.
| Date | Measure | Their vote | Society | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2025 | S.J.Res. 33On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 165 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| April 3, 2025 | S.J.Res. 26On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 166 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| July 30, 2025 | S.J.Res. 41On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 454 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| July 30, 2025 | S.J.Res. 34On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 455 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| April 15, 2026 | S.J.Res. 32On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 739 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| April 15, 2026 | S.J.Res. 138On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 740 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| September 29, 2026 | S.Res. 852On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 911 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
Joint resolutions of disapproval on proposed arms sales to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, June 2025.
| Date | Measure | Their vote | Society | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2025 | S.J.Res. 53On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 306 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
| June 11, 2025 | S.J.Res. 54On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 307 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
Hemisphere and border
Votes to pull U.S. forces out of the operation against the Maduro regime. Removing Maduro served American interests in our own hemisphere, and it worked. A nay backs the mission.
| Date | Measure | Their vote | Society | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2025 | S.J.Res. 90On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 608 | Yea | Nay | Did not match |
| January 8, 2026 | S.J.Res. 98On the Motion to Discharge, roll call 664 | Yea | Nay | Did not match |
| January 14, 2026 | S.J.Res. 98On the Point of Order, roll call 668 | Nay | Yea | Did not match |
Requires detention of illegal immigrants charged with theft, burglary and violent crimes.
| Date | Measure | Their vote | Society | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2025 | S. 5On Passage of the Bill, roll call 7 | Nay | Yea | Did not match |
Trade
Resolutions to terminate the national emergencies behind the Canada, Brazil and global tariffs. A nay keeps the tariffs in place.
| Date | Measure | Their vote | Society | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2025 | S.J.Res. 37On the Joint Resolution, roll call 160 | Yea | Nay | Did not match |
| April 30, 2025 | S.J.Res. 49On the Joint Resolution, roll call 225 | Yea | Nay | Did not match |
| October 28, 2025 | S.J.Res. 81On the Joint Resolution, roll call 594 | Yea | Nay | Did not match |
| October 29, 2025 | S.J.Res. 77On the Joint Resolution, roll call 598 | Yea | Nay | Did not match |
| October 30, 2025 | S.J.Res. 88On the Joint Resolution, roll call 600 | Yea | Nay | Did not match |
Working Americans
The 2025 reconciliation law: deep Medicaid and food-aid cuts alongside tax cuts weighted to the top.
| Date | Measure | Their vote | Society | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | H.R. 1On Passage of the Bill, roll call 372 | Nay | Nay | Matched |
Senate budget amendment allowing a $17 federal minimum wage by majority vote.
| Date | Measure | Their vote | Society | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2025 | H.Con.Res. 14On the Amendment, roll call 184 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
Senate amendment protecting legally binding collective bargaining agreements for federal workers.
| Date | Measure | Their vote | Society | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2025 | H.Con.Res. 14On the Amendment, roll call 175 | Yea | Yea | Matched |
Integrity
Senate motion to table an amendment requiring release of the Epstein files (a nay supports release), and the House Epstein Files Transparency Act.
| Date | Measure | Their vote | Society | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | S. 2296On the Motion to Table, roll call 512 | Nay | Nay | Matched |